From an exquisite five-star lunch in St. Mawes’ legendary Tresanton Hotel to the stunning scenery of Snowdonia National Park, the eccentric elegance of the Plas Newydd estate and a gracious cream tea in the gardens of Caerhays Castle the Enchanting Castles & Gardens package includes:
· A private tour of Cornwall’s exclusive retreat, St. Mawes, with lunch at the renowned Tresanton Hotel;
· A visit to the striking gardens cultivated by Benedictine monks on Tresco in the Isles of Scilly;
· A private tour and traditional Cornish cream tea at Caerhays Castle;
· A visit to St. David’s Cathedral in Wales, once considered a pilgrimage equal only to that of Rome;
· A private tour of Plas Newydd in Wales, transformed from a small cottage into a magnificent 18th century Gothic estate with stunning gardens, hosted by the estate’s own specialist stewards; and
· A visit to the legendary Caernarfon Castle, site of Prince Charles’ investiture as Prince of Wales in 1969.
Sail the beautiful coasts of England, Wales, and Ireland, the inspiration of authors, artists, and poets on the July 11, 2013 seven-day Idyllic British Isles cruise on Wind Surf departing from London (Portsmouth), England to Dublin, Ireland visiting Dartmouth, Falmouth and the Isles of Scilly, England; Pembrokeshire, and Holyhead, Wales; and Waterford, Ireland. From $2,499 per person.
For more information about the Enchanting Castles & Gardens package and Idyllic British Isles voyage and to book, contact a travel professional, call Windstar at 800-258-7245 or visit www.WindstarCruises.com.
